Quick answer: Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) in Ladakh is on Sunday, 8 November 2026. Ladakh is mainly Buddhist and Muslim, and Diwali is observed on a small scale by the Hindu and armed-forces community in Leh and Kargil. Perform Lakshmi Puja in the pradosh (dusk) window after local sunset — confirm the exact muhurat for Leh with a local panchang.

Ladakh is mainly Buddhist and Muslim, and Diwali is observed on a small scale by the Hindu and armed-forces community in Leh and Kargil.

How Ladakh celebrates Diwali 2026

Leh’s small Hindu community and army units light diyas and perform Lakshmi puja at the town’s Sanatan Dharma and Hanuman temples, with modest gatherings.

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Where to celebrate in Ladakh

  • Sanatan Dharma temple, Leh

Diwali 2026 dates in Ladakh

Date

Observance

Friday, 6 November

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Dhanteras (Dhantrayodashi)

Saturday, 7 November

Naraka Chaturdashi / Choti Diwali

Sunday, 8 November

Diwali · Lakshmi Puja

Monday, 9 November

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Govardhan Puja / Annakut / Balipadyami

Tuesday, 10 November

Bhai Dooj

Lakshmi Puja is done in the pradosh window after sunset on 8 November; because it follows local sunset it shifts by city, so use a panchang set to your town or check today's panchangam.

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